iomega Zip 100 disk (PC 100, 100MB)

physical object
Identifier
2025.5.31
Description
The iomega Zip 100 disk (PC 100, 1000MB) was used to organize, move & backup data. With it, users could expand their hard drive storage, create a multimedia libraries, and back up files quickly. Zip disks were also used to share large files with others. Each 100MB disk could hold the equivalent of about 70 floppy disks.

- Preformatted for the IMB-compatible
- Can be reformatted for the Macintosh
- Limited lifetime warranty
Related Term
Magnetic Disks (is described by)
Related person
Alan Morgan (donor)
Michelle Wu (documented)